Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States, smiled and waved at his supporters as he arrived at Trump Tower in Manhattan ahead of his arraignment on Tuesday. The footage was captured by @NJEGmedia and was obtained by the Post Millennial.
WATCH:
WATCH: President Trump smiles and waves at his supporters as he arrives at Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/T77iO88uq6
— Becker News (@NewsBecker) April 3, 2023
In New York City, supporters chanted “We Love Trump” as NYPD choppers fly overhead outside of Trump Tower.
NYC- Supporters chant “We Love Trump” as NYPD choppers fly overhead outside of Trump Tower.
Am hearing reports that he has just arrived at Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/2EfErA1nUu
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) April 3, 2023
The scene was reported by Savanah Hernandez of the Post Millennial.
There were slogans being shouted among the Trump supporters that are a euphemism for “Let’s Go Brandon!”
“Trump is our President, f*ck Joe Biden!”
A Chinese Trump supporter yells as more supporters of the President begin to gather outside of Trump tower. pic.twitter.com/edF066p1Ad
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) April 3, 2023
There were also protesters on the street railing against the Biden administration.
“Biden doesn’t care about the people! He’s turning Ukraine into a grave yard!”
A protester outside of Trump tower holds a “WW3 Soon Stop Biden” sign while warning of the danger the USA is in: pic.twitter.com/cvf9EdAjYH
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) April 3, 2023
CNN earlier attempted to “psychoanalyze” Trump’s lack of theatrics as he got off his plane.
CNN is now psychoanalyzing why Donald Trump didn't get off the plane and wave, pound his fist, raise a fist, or any hand gesture and how it's proof of how somber this ordeal is for him.
Really. pic.twitter.com/vQ61u1daw6
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 3, 2023
Earlier on Monday, Donald Trump departed from Mar-a-Lago and flew to New York City for his arraignment.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump lands aboard Trump Force One in New York City pic.twitter.com/0ykjpCCgiZ
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 3, 2023
Trump is expected to arrive at the New York City courthouse at 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning, hours before his scheduled arraignment in front of Judge Juan Merchan at 2:15 p.m. The proceedings are expected to take 15 to 30 minutes, and there will be tight security around the building and everyone in the courtroom will be searched twice.
Trump is expected to return to Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday and to deliver a speech at 8:15 p.m. eastern.
Donald Trump is not expected to plead guilty or to be handcuffed for his appearance, but there likely will be a mugshot released or leaked to the public.